Early Years Practitioner
Milton Park Primary School, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.25 Hourly
Early Years Practitioner job summary
Job Role: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Milton Park Primary School, Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8ET
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Hours: 33.33 hours per week (33 hours and 20 minutes)
Working times: 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Working weeks: Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
Commencement date: September 2026
Welcome to Little Sunlights Nursery - OPENING SEPTEMBER 2026!
Little Sunlights Nursery, a much-loved nursery, is excited to announce it is now coming to Portsmouth. Set within the grounds of (but independently from) Milton Park Primary School, Little Sunlights Nursery will be opening its doors in September 2026.
We will be providing care and education for children aged from two to four years, term time only. At Little Sunlights Nurseries, we create a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can shine. Our setting includes daily access to our outdoor space and unique links with the school.
We are looking for inspiring and dedicated practitioners to join our team. It’s an exciting time to open a setting with a fresh vision and exciting curriculum to give every child the best possible start they need.
Although the nursery is opening in September 2026, you may need to be available for some dates in August to assist with getting the setting ready to open and undertake necessary training.
The Ideal Candidate will:
Genuinely love working with children
Show a genuine passion for childcare and the ability to drive children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
Build warm, professional relationships with families and carers
Thrive in a collaborative team environment and be an excellent team player
Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
Have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above
Attractive Benefits:
A Competitive Salary
A Nest pension scheme
Free Enhanced DBS
£13 towards flu jab, £25 towards an eye test
Uniform provided: Polo T-shirts & fleece
Opportunities for further education and professional development
Be part of Gateway Central Services in The Gateway Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the local community
Apply Now:
We may conduct interviews before the closing date for exceptional applicants, so apply as soon as possible!
To find out more, please email jobs@gatewaytrust.org who will be happy to provide you with any information you may need.
More information about Little Sunlights can be found here: www.littlesunlights.co.uk
The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Milton Park Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Milton Park Primary School website
Milton Park Primary School. Eastney Road. Portsmouth PO4 8ET
Primary School, two phase entry Reception to Year Six.
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